Kings District RCMP received a report Thursday of human remains found near the end of Jones Rd. in New Minas, N.S.
At 10 a.m, RCMP members attended the area and were able to retrieve the remains of a male individual from the Cornwallis River.
The daily email you need for
's top news stories.
The RCMP is working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Service and an autopsy will be conducted.
READ MORE: OPP identify body found in Ottawa River as Petawawa teen missing for 3 months
The remains have not been positively identified.
The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by Kings District RCMP in conjunction with the Kentville Police Service.